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Joe Oliveira - ジョ オリビーラ

永遠の痛み

Summary

Creative and technically versatile game designer with a strong foundation in systems programming and over a decade of professional IT and development experience. I specialize in designing immersive gameplay systems, level layouts, and interactive features, with a deep understanding of both user experience and backend logic.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across infrastructure, scripting, and automation—now I apply that same problem-solving mindset to game design. Currently completing my Bachelor’s in Game Design at Full Sail University, I’ve contributed to projects spanning level design, gameplay systems, and tool development—building everything from stealth mechanics and physics mockups to UI tools and player-driven systems.

My strengths lie in rapid prototyping, tool-driven development, and creating systems that make sense to both players and designers.

Skills

Game Development
  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Unity
  • GameMaker Studio
  • Level Design
  • Systems Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Visual Scripting
Programming Languages
  • C++
  • C#
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Assembly
  • Ruby
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
Tools & Workflow
  • Version Control
  • Git / Perforce / SVN
  • JIRA / Confluence / Trello
  • Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Figma
  • Miro
  • Blender (3D Modeling)
Infrastructure & Scripting
  • Windows / Linux / macOS
  • Docker / VMware
  • Azure / AWS
  • Active Directory
  • Bash / PowerShell / Batch
Databases & Backend
  • SQL
  • LiteSQL
  • MongoDB
  • REST APIs

Soft Skills

Collaboration Agile & Scrum Rapid Prototyping Problem Solving Team Leadership Tech Communication Adaptability Time Management Creative Thinking Client Communication

Interests

  • Exploring the outdoors: From hiking trails to camping under the stars, I love connecting with nature and recharging in the open air.
  • Rock Climbing: Testing limits and building resilience, one climb at a time. (Ask me about my back!)
  • Music Enthusiast: Whether it’s feeling every beat or discovering new genres, music fuels my creativity.
  • Culinary Adventures: Cooking and baking are my outlets for creativity, and I’m always experimenting with new recipes.
  • Gaming: Both playing and creating games—constantly inspired by the worlds, mechanics, and stories within. Especially now that I am forwarding myself into the gaming industry!
  • Cinema Lover: I’m a movie buff at heart, always ready to dive into everything from indie films to big blockbusters.
  • Foodie: Exploring new cuisines and flavors is my kind of adventure.
  • Seeking New Challenges: Life’s too short not to push the boundaries—whether it’s learning, creating, or exploring.